All Who Do Wickedness Vaunt Themselves

We see it clear around the world. Crimes of terrorism killing many — and governments trying to be politically correct by not bringing about justice for the innocent. It has happened in the past also for various reasons. With such evils, Psalm 94:3-11 asks and points out,

How long shall the wicked, O LORD, How long shall the wicked exult?

They pour forth words, they speak arrogantly; All who do wickedness vaunt themselves.

They crush Your people, O LORD, And afflict Your heritage. They slay the widow and the stranger And murder the orphans.

They have said, “The LORD does not see, Nor does the God of Jacob pay heed.”

Pay heed, you senseless among the people; And when will you understand, stupid ones?

He who planted the ear, does He not hear? He who formed the eye, does He not see? He who chastens the nations, will He not rebuke, Even He who teaches man knowledge?

The LORD knows the thoughts of man, That they are a mere breath.

So, here we are — having our peace grossly shattered by “senseless”, “stupid ones” with no understanding of God’s almighty power and coming eternal judgment. Besides the ISIS terrorists, there are those who senselessly defy law and order, while they burn, loot, and kill the innocent — all so they can “vaunt themselves” over their imagined power.

They all imagine that they have gotten away scot free because “the LORD does not see”. That’s “senseless” and “stupid”. God made them. The breath God gives will be taken away. God’s power is eternal. Man is “a mere breath”. They will not “vaunt themselves” in hell. The LORD will bring about eternal justice.

Trusting the LORD, we say, “Hallelujah! LORD, thank You for being our stronghold and refuge in troublesome times.”